While overseas students are given the privilege of studying in Australia on student visas, they are limited in some aspects, the biggest being employment.
Currently, anyone on a student visa is able to work 20 hours a week when school is in session and as much as 40 hours a week when school is out of session. Postgraduate research students and students who have commenced a masters by research or a doctoral degree in Australia are not subject to employment limitations. Any work that is registered as part of the course is not included in the visa employment limitations.

The most common student visa is the subclass 500 which means you can study and work part-time. The course you select can be the biggest factor in successfully securing permanent residency - so choose your subject carefully.
Here's our suggested list of current occupations which are in demand.